New case identified, case count now at 25

Grays Harbor Public Health was notified of a new case of COVID-19 today.  Public Health staff have completed the case investigation and have contacted close contacts.

COVID-19 has impacted all parts of Grays Harbor County and new cases will continue to be diagnosed.  Up to 25% of people infected with COVID-19 do not experience symptoms.  As summer travel to our communities increases, it is increasingly impossible to know where and when you may be exposed to the virus.  It is therefore essential to continue to limit the number of people you have contact with, practice physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, and wear face coverings in public.  

Compared to many other counties in western Washington, Grays Harbor County has experienced a low number of cases.  Limiting travel and contact with others outside your household can help our whole community by slowing the spread of the virus, especially to people who are at risk of serious disease.

For future updates on cases and information related to COVID-19 in Grays Harbor County, please visit Public Health’s website at http://www.healthyGH.org or http://www.facebook.com/healthyghc.  The site is updated regularly and is the best source for current and accurate case counts, recommendations, and other information.

Case counts
Grays Harbor County has 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

·         March 2020: 2 cases 

·         April 2020: 10 cases

·         May 2020: 5 cases

·         June 2020: 8 cases

Grays Harbor County Public Health continues to operate a COVID-19 Call Center to provide assistance for people with information and testing referrals. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Call (360) 964-1850. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm.